George Island
Open year-round for primitive camping. No reservations required. Boat or kayak access only to Granite Cove beach.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Area and Road Closure Order Prince of Wales Ranger District
The Ross Adams Mine area will be closed for public safety due to contamination removal and remediation work that includes the continuous use of large heavy earthmoving equipment (on the road system that accesses the mine site and locations where work will be occurring).The closure will be in place…
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
Mendenhall Lake Campground and Auk Village Campground Occupancy Prohibitions Juneau Ranger District
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Mendenhall Lake Campground and the Auk Village Campground:1.Camping for a period longer than 14 days within a 50-day period. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).2.Entering or remaining in a campground between…
About
George Island sits at the confluence of Cross Sound and Port Althorp in Southeast Alaska, approximately 2 miles from Elfin Cove and 45 miles west of Hoonah. This remote wilderness destination is accessible only by boat or kayak, with visitors typically landing at Granite Cove beach. The journey offers opportunities to spot whales and marine life along the way. The island's main attraction is a historic WWII gun emplacement reached via a half-mile uphill trail. Construction began in April 1942, and by September a 50-caliber, 6-inch steel gun weighing 18 tons was operational as part of coastal defenses. The trail is sometimes steep but rewards hikers with dramatic views of the surrounding rocky coves and craggy inlets. As a primitive camping area with no developed facilities, visitors must be fully self-sufficient. The lowland areas feature lush undergrowth of dwarf dogwood beneath evergreens, punctuated by wildflowers including bog orchids, asters, and common butterwort. At low tide, the intertidal zone reveals diverse marine life in rock crevices.
Directions
Access George Island by boat or kayak from Elfin Cove, approximately 2 miles away, or from Hoonah, approximately 45 miles to the east. Land at Granite Cove beach on the south end of the island.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 945-3631 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Tongass Wilderness |
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